Hi all,
We are planning to buy a new car. Narrowed it down to either Hyundai Getz or a Tata Indigo. I went to Advaith Hyundai and test drove the Getz, I liked everything about the car. I am planning to buy the GVS model which is about Rs. 5.28 lacs. They are throwing in a mp3 player and remote locking for this price, they said usually this is not included but some special going on this month. I haven't test driven or gone to a Tata Indigo dealer yet. We are looking to buy the petrol version of the Indigo LX model. I don't know the price on this, if it is too much above 5.3 lacs, we may not consider it. What I liked about Indigo better than Getz is that there is trunk space available.

Does anyone have comments on which to buy, Please give feedback on :
1. Fuel efficiency of Getz vs Indigo.
2. Maintenence costs.
3. Resale value.
4. Any issues in long term ownership of the two

We have a Getz since Feb 05, done about 7000 km. No issues so far, all services have been free, incl. consumables. In fact I have taken the car only for recommended service, have not had to take it in otherwise. FE is abt 11.5 km/litre with AC and 60% city driving. It's a great car, and impeccable service from Hyundai.

1> FE of Getz and Indigo should be comparable or very slightly in favour of the Getz
2> Maintenance - I doubt if you stick to normal service etc any of the 2 give too many problems.
3> Resale I am not sure about
4> again none of them have been in the market longer than 3 years I guess so not much can be said.

Indigo is priced around 5.5 I think for the LX model.
I would recommend the Getz though if you are okay with not having the boot.

My Getz is 5 months old now.I'm mighty happy with it,although it could do with more power.Before I bought this,I test drove the indigo & was very impressed with the space,comfort ,ride etc,but not much with the gear shift & refinement.The moment I drove Getz,there was no looking back.Absolutely no comparision b/n the two as regards refinement,gear shift, handling , overall quality& driving experience.

JOY RIDER: there is no comparision between these 2, the GETZ anyday is far more better in any terms like , quality, handling, Resale value, performance! FE might be same for both, i dont know FE of Indigo, but my Getz gives me 9kmpl.... okie..this is driven be my mom, so its driven in a very sober way, no draggin, no excessive pulling, but still, due to the city traffics in hyderabad, thats what i get. jus go for it! it will getz u!

CHANDAN: ever heard of the K&N Air filters??? i too thought the getz could use a lil more power, but after putting the K&N Air Filter, its superb now! shows how much a mere air filters makes such a difference to the engine power! for Getz it costs around Rs.3,700/- and well worth each penny spent!

ever heard of the K&N Air filters??? i too thought the getz could use a lil more power, but after putting the K&N Air Filter, its superb now! shows how much a mere air filters makes such a difference to the engine power! for Getz it costs around Rs.3,700/- and well worth each penny spent!

Whoa!..does it make such a big difference?..In that case i should get one for my getz too...the car is quite sluggish, and thats the only dissapointing thing about it..

CHANDAN: ever heard of the K&N Air filters??? i too thought the getz could use a lil more power, but after putting the K&N Air Filter, its superb now! shows how much a mere air filters makes such a difference to the engine power! for Getz it costs around Rs.3,700/- and well worth each penny spent![/quote]

Thanks Insane Devil,but are you talking about the drop in filter or the performance one ??
(conical/open pod or whatever )